Sep 30, 2025 11:21AM
As Tazewell County approaches our Bicentennial in April of 2027, current Tazewell County Clerk John C. Ackerman and former County Clerk Christie A. Webb will be honoring and recognizing the previous 22 community leaders to have held this position.
Sep 26, 2025 01:09PM ● By Senior, Kathryn Dille
Pekin Community High School (PCHS) will be holding their Homecoming Dance on Oct. 11 at the school. During Homecoming week, October 6-11, there are several events that lead up to the dance.
Sep 26, 2025 01:07PM ● By Mucciante Heating and Cooling
It's easy to overlook what you can't see, and your home's air ducts are a perfect example. Hidden behind walls and ceilings, these intricate pathways are the circulatory system of your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system, distributing warm or cool air throughout your home.
Sep 26, 2025 01:04PM
Pekin, Illinois may not sit directly on Route 66, but it’s home to one of the highway’s biggest champions—Jessica Anderson. In 2024, Anderson became the first woman from her hometown and her state to win a national Route 66 beauty title.
Sep 26, 2025 12:59PM
The next meeting of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society will be Tuesday, October 14th, at 7 PM. John Stromberger of Washington Historical Society will tell us about the History of Washington.
Sep 26, 2025 12:58PM
The Pekin Woman’s Club held its September meeting on Friday, September 12, at the First Methodist Church in Pekin.
Sep 26, 2025 12:57PM
The Pekin Lions Club was chartered in October 1940; thus, we are celebrating our 85th anniversary. Our celebration will be held on October 18th from 1pm–5pm at the Eagle’s Lodge on Derby Street.
Sep 26, 2025 12:56PM
The Kiwanis Club of Pekin had a record-breaking effort at this year’s Marigold Festival thanks to YOU! With a new menu item of caramel mixed with cheddar popcorn, the impact felt in our community is more than ever before.
Sep 26, 2025 12:55PM
On September 29, 1979, in Makati, Philippines, Rotarians and the country’s Ministry of Health launched an ambitious campaign to immunize children against polio.
Sep 26, 2025 12:54PM
Faith Baptist Christian School in Pekin, IL has been partnering with families in the Pekin Community for 50 years…
